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Collegiate Sport Club Staff

Director of Collegiate Sport Clubs

Corey Sinclair, coreysinclair@cwu.edu

Welcome to the main campus of Central

Washington University located in Ellensburg,

WA. At Central We have 24 Collegiate Sport

Clubs with over 600 participants. The following

information was created to help you navigate the

CWU campus and Ellensburg. We also wanted to

share with you some businesses that not only

support our programs, but also have great

products and services. We hope you enjoy your

time in Ellensburg and wish you good luck. If you

have any feedback for us about this document or

your visit please email coreysinclair@cwu.edu.

You can find a digital

version of this guide

by scanning the

barcode with your

smartphone or

device.

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CAMPUS MAP 3

OVERVIEW OF FACILITES 4-9

ON CAMPUS 4-7

OFF CAMPUS 8-9

ATTRACTIONS IN ELLENSBURG 10

Lodging 11

RESTURANTS IN ELLENSBURG 12-15

Breakfast 13

Lunch and Dinner 14

Coffee and Dessert 15

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 16

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Central

Washington

University

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Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC)

Location: 1107 N. Chestnut

The CWU SURC is a top of the line facility that is social

hub of campus. The SURC houses a movie theater, event

ballroom, food court, and the wildcat bookstore to

just name a few. The other major part of the SURC is

the Recreation Center. The REC is a beautiful facility

that has four full size basketball courts, running

track, climbing wall, weight room, cardio machines,

fitness classrooms, and full service locker rooms.

The Rec center is also home base for university

Recreation. University Rec offers numerous

intramurals programs at the REC and many Sport

Clubs call the rec home as well. Wrestling is just

one club of many that utilize the rec for home

matches. Seating is available in certain areas.

Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR)

Location: 1107 N. Chestnut

The best place in Kittitas County that will help you

experience the Pristine outdoors of Ellensburg and

surrounding areas. They offer rentals of outdoor

equipment as well as hikes, tours, and river floats on

the Yakima River. OPR also is very active during

winter months, offering ski bus and a discount on lift

tickets to Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass.

Visit OPR On Facebook

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Climbing Wall

Location: 1107 N. Chestnut

University Recreation offers private

Climbing Wall rental programs to groups

visiting campus. These programs are an

ideal way to celebrate a birthday or family

reunion, or just a new and exciting way to

get together with your friends. All private

reservations are scheduled outside of our

normal operational hours, as our number

one priority is to serve students here on

our campus.

In general, our Climbing Wall can accommodate 15 participants in the space at

one time. With larger groups, we can work with you to specifically design a

program that works for your interests. For this type of private Climbing Wall

reservation, we charge $16/participant for a two-hour session. These fees

include everything your group will need to learn about and enjoy rock

climbing. There are other logistics involved with these types of reservations,

so contact us early.

Aquatic Center

Location: 1510 N. Walnut

The CWU Aquatic Center boasts 10 lanes

with starting blocks and a 1 and 3 meter

spring board. Pool depth ranges from 4 to

15 feet over 500 square yards of water. We

host High school meets as well as

intercollegiate club swim meets. The

Aquatic also has capability of hosting

water polo matches and tournaments. The

pool is also used for pleasure and

arrangements can be worked out if visiting

clubs would like to swim for leisure.

Visit the Aquatic Center on the Web

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Nicholson Pavilion

Location: 715 E. Dean Nicholson Blvd.

Nicholson Pavilion is probably one of the oddest

looking buildings in Washington. Named after the great

Basketball coach Leo Nicholson it offers top of the line

amenities after being renovated

in 2007. The PAV as it known by

the students has a 3,000 seat

basketball arena. The PAV also

offers an amazing

weight/cardio room as well as

a Fieldhouse for practices. The

PAV also encompasses a dance

studio, locker rooms, class

rooms, and a training room for varsity athletes.

Nicholson Multipurpose Fields

Location: in front of and behind the Baseball Stadium and Rugby Pitch

We offer six fields that can be used for anything ultimate Disc to Lacrosse.

Many of our teams practice on them and they can also be utilized as game fields.

Nicholson Rugby Pitch

Location: Sandwiched Between Baseball Stadium and Tomlinson Stadium

(Football)

Nicholson Rugby Pitch plays host to one of the premier rugby teams in the

Nation in the CWU Men’s Rugby team as well as the Women’s Rugby team. The

field is natural grass. The Rugby Pitch is exclusively used by both Rugby

Programs.

Nicholson Rugby Pitch

Nicholson Multipurpose Fields 1-4

Nicholson Multipurpose Fields 5

Nicholson Multipurpose Fields 6

Alder Recreation Complex

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Alder Recreation Complex

Location: The corner of 18th and Alder

Formerly known as the “community Fields,”

University Recreation Decided to change the

name to “Alder Recreation Complex”” to

specify the usage of the fields. Many of the

sport clubs utilize these fields on a year

round basis. Central’s Lacrosse teams

consider the Complex their home field. Men’s

and Women’s soccer occasionally play

matches at the complex as well as Rugby,

Archery, and Ultimate Disc. There will be seating in spring of 2012, but many

people enjoy watching the game in their lawn chairs.

Challenge Course

Location: The corner of 18th and Alder

Perfect for clubs, businesses, community and

youth groups, CWU's challenge course offers

the opportunity to participate in team building

activities to accomplish both individual and

group goals on both low-ropes elements and a

state-of-the-art high challenge course.

Our staff will provide everything your group

needs to successfully participate in the

challenge course experience, including

equipment and instruction, as well as a pre-

event meeting to determine your group’s specific

needs.

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Red Hawk Ranch (Thorp, WA)

Address: 70-72 North 2nd Avenue, Thorp, WA

Red Hawk Ranch offers a full-

service event center to

accommodate individual or

group events. The ranch has a

state-of-the-art indoor arena

with an electronic Cow Critter,

restrooms, self-watering

system, heat, hangar doors that

open to a view of the ranch; 3 outdoor arenas, hot-walker,

stalls, paddocks, pens and pastures, and over 260 acres of

riding trails. They offer housing for up to 32 overnight

guests and events up to 350. The CWU Equestrian Team hosts

their IHSA sanctioned events at Red Hawk as well as

practicing and housing their horses. For reservations,

contact Kevin/Wendie at All Seasons Vacation Rentals at (509)649-3099.

Visit Redhawk on the Web

Suncadia Resort (Cle Elum, WA)

Address: 3600 Suncadia Trail Cle Elum, WA

Suncadia's award winning, Washington state

resort golf courses capture Northwest golf at

its finest. From beginner to advanced, Suncadia

offers an ideal golf experience for everyone.

Created by the Palmer Course Design Company,

Prospector is 18 holes of masterful mountain

golf. Rope Rider, conceived by Jacobsen Hardy

Golf Course Design (just opened in August 2011),

challenges experienced players, as well as

families with youth tees and shorter loops for

quick sessions with the kids. For tee times and Reservations visit their website.

Central’s Golf Club has hosted events at Suncadia in the past.

Visit Suncadia on the Web

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Ellensburg Golf Course

Address: 3231 S Thorp Hwy

The Ellensburg Golf Course boasts nine holes of

challenging golf in the Beautiful Kittitas Valley.

The price is very affordable for individuals as

well as groups. Central Golf Club and CWU

Intramurals utilize the Ellensburg Golf Course

for tournaments and practices. For tee times and

information call (509) 962-2984.

Ellensburg Rodeo Arena

Address: 512 N Poplar, Ellensburg, WA

There is a reason Ellensburg is called “Rodeo City.”

The Ellensburg Rodeo Arena annually hosts one of

oldest rodeos in the United States. This event takes

over Ellensburg and its surrounding communities

on Labor Day Weekend. Even though the event is old,

the Arena is considered by many as one of the best in

United States. Central Washington University Sport

Clubs hosts their annual College rodeo in April.

Visit the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena on Facebook

Bloom Pavilion

Address: 512 N Poplar, Ellensburg, WA

Bloom Pavilion is a premier location used by our

Rodeo and Equestrian clubs. It located on the

Kittitas County Fairgrounds on the same site as the

Rodeo Arena. Bloom Pavilion is a facility that has

multiple uses mainly used for the Kittitas County

Fair and other related events. In the past, CWU

Equestrian has hosted shows at Bloom Pavilion.

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Rodeo Bowl

Address: 830 N. Poplar Street

Rodeo Bowl boasts some of the best bowling in Kittitas

County. Rodeo Bowl is a place where teams can gather

and can blow some steam off. They offer an Alley to have

a good time with teammates off the playing field. Rodeo

Bowl also hosts CWU Bowling practices.

Visit Rodeo Bowl on Facebook

Grand Meridian Movie Theater

Address: 504 East Mountain View Avenue

One of the finest movie theaters in North Central

Washington, Offering 12 screens of pure

Hollywood blockbusters. Ticket prices are some of

the lowest in the valley. A night time adult ticket

will only cost you $9.50 and group rates are

available.

Visit the Grand Meridian Facebook Page

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Holuday Inn Express

Location: 101 W. Umptanum Rd. Ellensburg, WA

If you enjoy wide open spaces, mountain views and

outdoor activities, the city of Ellensburg, Washington is an ideal destination.

This Kittitas Valley city is home to Central Washington University and is near

the Yakima River and the Gorge Amphitheatre.

The university gives a lot of power to the local economy, but businesses like,

Anderson Hay & Grain, Ward Rugh, Inc. and Twin City Foods also thrive here. The

Holiday Inn Express® Ellensburg hotel is accessible right off Interstate 90,

making it easy to get to and from nearby companies. If you are in Ellensburg for

business we offer a 24-hour business center and a boardroom for small groups

or meetings.

Visit Holiday INN Express on Facebook

Motel 6

Location: 403 West University Way Ellensburg, WA

The Famous Thunderbird that has dominated University Way

has now become a Motel 6. Even though they may have changed the name it still

has the same luster and prestige of the Thunderbird. Motel 6 has begun

modernizing the motel and it will become a premier motel in Ellensburg that can

fulfill your lodging needs.

Visit Motel 6 on Facebook

Super 8

Location: 1500 Canyon Rd, I-90 Canyon Rd Exit 109, Ellensburg,

WA

You get great service and useful amenities at Super 8

Ellensburg hotel off Interstate 90 near Central Washington University. Check

in with 24-hour front desk service. Get going with free SuperStart continental

breakfast with fresh waffles, and check the weather with free Wi-Fi Internet

access. Swim in our heated indoor pool, or relax in our spa. Fuel up day or night

with free coffee available in the lobby. We offer meeting space and fax and

copy services in addition to free truck / bus parking and a guest laundry.

Visit Super 8 on Facebook

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Bar 14 Resturant

Location: 101 W. Umptanum Rd. Ellensburg, WA

Hungry? Bar 14 Ranch House Restaurant is your one stop

spot for all of your breakfast, lunch and dinner cravings.

Show up early for eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, bacon

and eggs or any of the classics. Show up late for savory

flame broiled steaks and garlic cream Alfredo’s. The

choice is always yours. With great service and a dedicated staff the Bar 14 is

all you will need! Read more: Bar 14 Ranch House Restaurant in Ellensburg.

Breakfast lunch dinner family dining coffee hamburger steak omelet biscuits

and gravy.

Visit Bar 14 on Facebook

JJ’s on Main

Location: 412 N. Main St, Ellensburg, WA

JJ's on Main is a family owned and operated

restaurant that serves contemporary

comfort food utilizing locally produced

produce and meats, among other things. We

love working with local farmers and

ranchers from the lush State of Washington

and strive to serve you what is fresh and in

season! Come in and enjoy!!

Visit JJ’s on main on Facebook

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Roadhouse Grill/Wing Central/Brooklyn’s Pizza

Location: 101 W. Umptanum Rd. Ellensburg, WA

The Best Restaurant in Ellensburg, Washington is Wing

Central's Roadhouse Grill. We are open for lunch and

dinner, serving a wide variety of your favorite meals with

a smile.

We offer steaks, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, pastas,

salads, and our famous chicken wings and more, along

with a large selection of appetizers and desserts.

Wing Central

Two Locations:

1801 N Walnut St Ellensburg, WA

4524 University Avenue Seattle, WA

Wing Central offers an atmosphere like none other. If

teams want to gather, watch the big game, and eat some

great wings, this is the place to go. Wing Central has expanded to Seattle and if

you need a place to eat after a hard fought game on either side of the

mountains, Wing Central is always a choice.

Visit the Roadhouse Grill Facebook Page

Brooklyn’s Pizza

Location: 716 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA

Our pizzas are handmade...with dough made fresh every

day...it's not a family secret, heck we learned how to make

pizza on YouTube...check out some of the videos we

watched...here's what we learned watching how the best

pizzerias in the country do it...fresh dough made every day,

real cheese only the best...ours is a special blend created

for New York style pizzerias....we get it shipped to

Ellensburg just for you. They also offer a $9.99 lunch

Buffet, that can adapted to groups.

Visit Brooklyn’s Pizza on Facebook

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The Palace Cafe

Location: 4th and Main Ellensburg, WA

Welcome to the Palace Cafe, which has been serving Ellensburg and its visitors

for over 100 years.

In the early 1900s, Thomas Massouras became the new

owner at the restaurant’s new site on the corner of 3rd

and Main, then a profitable location because of its proximity

to the railroad depot.

By the 1940s rail travel had diminished and Massouras sold

the restaurant to Ted Wicks who operated The Palace

during World War II until closing shop for two years on

March 27, 1947.

In 1949 he again lifted the restaurant’s shutters at its

present site in the Pearson Building before selling to

Marshal L. Remelin a few years later. Mr. Remelin was the sole owner until

1966 when Ted and Agnes Bugni, of the Teanaway Valley, bought the

restaurant.

Today, the restaurant is still proudly in the hands of the Bugni family and, as

The Palace enters its second century of service, they continue to strive to

achieve the highest standards in food and service.

We sincerely hope you enjoy the downtown Ellensburg family tradition.

Visit The Palace café on Facebook

PITA PIT

Location: 111 West 3rd Avenue Ellensburg, WA

This "fresh thinking and healthy eating" could now be

served up quickly for people on the go. And for those

who weren’t in a hurry, we designed our restaurants to

provide a casual and fun atmosphere—part of which

includes friendly employees who are good at what they

do and treat every customer as special.

Once we began serving lunch and dinner (late-night snacks, too), our unique

idea took off. People of all ages and professions have quickly come to love

Pita Pit. Franchising began in Canada in 1997, and within two years, it came to

the US, where today it’s quickly spread to locations nationwide. (We’ve even

began serving breakfast.) Pita Pit is a hit.

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Winegars

Location:

1013 E University Way Ellensburg, WA

608 N Main Street Ellensburg, WA

Okay well we don't have a way to email you an

ice cream cone (I sure wish Bill Gates would

design that!!) so I guess you will just have to

come down to either of our locations to enjoy

the Best Ice Cream & Dessert located in

Washington State, home of Central

Washington University (CWU go Wildcats!)

If you get thirsty or tired we have a way to give you a pick me up with our

specialty roasted coffee, yup that is Winegars again. Check out our menu and

find the perfect roast of coffee for you! We offer fun family names for all of

our ice creams and free wifi for you if you need to get away but still get some

things done.

Visit Winegars on Facebook

Utopia

Location: 706 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA

Utopia Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve frozen yogurt bar in

Ellensburg, WA. Locally owned and operated, we have

different flavors of yogurt, which will change

constantly and over 35 types of different toppings,

ranging from nuts and candy to fresh fruit. Our yogurt

has live and active cultures, which makes it much healthier

than ice cream. The whole idea is to make it your own

creation.

Visit Utopia on Facebook

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Kittitas Valley Community Hospital

Location: 603 S. Chestnut St

Kittitas Valley Community Hospital is a

progressive, critical access hospital that

provides exceptional healthcare to Kittitas

County and surrounding areas. They also

provide a 24 hour Emergency Room, for any of

your pressing healthcare needs.

Visit the Kittitas Valley Hospital Facebook Page